Thread: Grasshopper 61" Deck Spindle Replacement

I'm noticing that one of my blade spindles is getting a little loose on my mower deck. Was wondering if anyone here has repaired and/or replaced these on a 61" Grasshopper? Is there any tricks to getting this done? Its the spindle that drives the blower attachment so I'm wondering if that has something to do with the reason it's getting loose.

the one with the blower pulley on it get extra load so yes they aremore prone to going out. they are not hard to change. just undo the belt that drive the spindles and there should be four bolts that you just take out, put the new spindle on and bolt it back in place.

Yes, do a rebuild on the spindle and save money. The only reason it would not be rebuildable, is if the bearings have spun in the locations and new bearings will not fit in place snugly.
You may only need 2 bearings, as your shaft might still be good.
Grasshopper spindles are very easy to remove, rebuild, and reinstall.

Thanks for your replies. I very much appreciate it and am grateful for this site. Looking at the parts breakdown I don't see a separate seal, just a bearing at the top of the spindle and at the bottom of the spindle. It appears the seal is integrated into the bearing...does this sound right?
Thanks
Red

Thanks for your replies. I very much appreciate it and am grateful for this site. Looking at the parts breakdown I don't see a separate seal, just a bearing at the top of the spindle and at the bottom of the spindle. It appears the seal is integrated into the bearing...does this sound right?
Thanks
Red

Yes, the bottom bearing has one seal which you position so it is on the bottom of the bearing. The top bearing has a double seal, so it can go in either way.